Stupid Question (?)

I just stumbled on this cool site. I started woodworking in HS shop and have enjoyed it ever since. I’ve been doing a lot of bean bag boards like those shown below for people the last few years but am getting a bit burned out.

My wife and I are expecting our first in April so it’s on to bigger an better things….A toy box.Hopefully the creator of this beautiful gem doesn’t mind me using his project for a reference or adding it to this post. If he/she could chime in that would be great. Again, this is an amazing piece of work.

I made 2 chests in high school that I think turned out pretty well, so I think I’ve got most of this figured out (until I start cutting). Of all the details, the one thing that has me scratching my bald head is this: On the front facing, he has a beautiful rounded inside edge. How is this done without creating a gouge on the 90 degree angle. A simple question, but what do expect from a first time poster. Thanks again to all of you for posting these projects, and thank in advance for any advice.

I think you are asking about frame and panel construction. Basically, it’s how cabinet door frames can have profiled inside edges but crisp 90 degree inside corners. The edges are profiled (or in this case, rounded) before the frame is assembled.

The joints in a traditional “cope and stick” or “mortise & tenon” frame can be a bit complex to execute if you’re just getting started, so an easier way to make a frame and panel is as a mitered frame. The joinery isn’t complex; the only hard part is making sure you can cut accurate 45 degree miters. The inside edges of the frame sides can be profiled with a router, then the frame and panel is assembled.

Hope that helps…sorry if I completely misunderstood your question…

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If I understand you correct, you’re looking at the slot under front lip. If that’s right, Then beevis is correct and its just a jigsaw cut. If I don’t understand yoy right, then this is a stupid answer. :-o

The inside edges of the frame sides can be profiled with a router, then the frame and panel is assembled.

This is the part I was referring to. It doesn’t look like the inside edges of the frame piece are routered all the way around, but maybe I’m wrong. If they are, do you know what type of bit would work well for this?

I’m planning to assemble the square facing piece with 45 degree mitered edges. What is the best way to get a clean look connecting these? Use a biscuit and wood glue? Dowels?

I think I’ll put a slot in the center of all the frame pieces assemble 3 sides, cut the paneling so it slides in, then attach the top frame piece. I’ve never done this before so I picture it being pretty hard to cut the panel piece so it slides in like a lock and key. Any tips for a novice?